Description

Molybdenum Nitride CAS NO 12033-31-7 is an advanced inorganic compound known for its exceptional hardness, thermal stability, and catalytic properties. This material is critical for enhancing performance and durability in high-tech industrial applications. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and researchers in the fields of hard coatings, heterogeneous catalysis, and energy storage.

Application

• Hard Wear-Resistant Coatings: Used as a component in physical vapor deposition (PVD) coatings for cutting tools, molds, and engine components to improve surface hardness and reduce wear.
• Catalysis: Serves as an efficient catalyst or catalyst support in hydrodesulfurization (HDS), hydrodenitrogenation (HDN), and ammonia synthesis reactions.
• Electrochemical Energy Storage: Investigated as a promising electrode material for supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries due to its good electrical conductivity and high theoretical capacity.
• Semiconductor and Electronic Thin Films: Employed in the fabrication of diffusion barriers and conductive layers in microelectronic devices.
• High-Temperature Structural Materials: Utilized as an additive or reinforcement phase in ceramic matrix composites for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Nitriding Agent: Acts as a source of nitrogen in metallurgical processes for surface hardening of steels and other alloys.

Basic Information

Product Name	Molybdenum Nitride
CAS No.	12033-31-7
Molecular Formula	Mo2N / MoN (variable)
Molecular Weight	205.89 g/mol (for MoN)
Synonyms	Molybdenum nitride (Mo2N); Molybdenum mononitride; Nitridomolybdenum; Molybdenum(III) nitride; Molybdenum-Nitrogen alloy; MoN; Mo2N powder; Catalyst Molybdenum Nitride
EINECS	234-796-4

Quality Control

Our Molybdenum Nitride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure consistency in phase purity, particle size distribution, and chemical composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific lot results are provided to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is moisture-sensitive (hygroscopic) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) when required to prevent oxidation and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to Mo2N / MoN phase
Assay (Mo basis)	≥ 99.0%
Nitrogen Content	≥ 10.0%
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (or as specified)
Specific Surface Area (BET)	10-50 m²/g
Trace Metals (ICP-OES)	≤ 500 ppm total
Oxygen Content	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.